Places · Panama

Living in Playa Venao

Panama · tropical

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Playa Venao is a village of roughly 1,000 people right by the sea in Panama. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,250. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for surfing, swimming, yoga and wellness.

È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio. Chi nasce in Panama è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori. Il reddito prodotto all’estero in genere non viene tassato qui.

At a glance

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People
~1,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,300
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
2/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Playa Venao

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare3/5
🏛️ Public healthcare3/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable2/5
🚌 Transit2/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryNone within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 8 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+18%
👶 For kids3/5
🛂 Immigration5/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly5/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy3/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin4/5
🌈 LGBTQ+3/5
🦂 Dangerous animals3/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding1/5
✈️ Airport1/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +18% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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